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LO:TECH Secures $1.6 Million in Seed Funding and Introduces Market Making as a Service for Digital Assets

Low Observable Technology (LO:TECH), the London-based digital asset trading firm, has raised $1.6 million in a seed funding round led by Lightspeed Faction, a prominent venture capital firm focused on the cryptocurrency sector. Additional participation came from Blockchain Coinvestors and Chris Adelsbach. LO:TECH provides liquidity to global markets through its advanced trading solutions and intends...

12 September 2024

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17 September 2024

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19 September 2024

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Regulatory Data Handbook 2024 – Twelfth Edition

Welcome to the twelfth edition of A-Team Group’s Regulatory Data Handbook, a unique and useful guide to capital markets regulation, regulatory change and the data and data management requirements of compliance. The handbook covers regulation in Europe, the UK, US and Asia-Pacific. This edition of the handbook includes a detailed review of acts, plans and…

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28 August 2024

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AI in Asset Management: Buy-Side Attitudes toward GenAI and LLMs

Since ChatGPT exploded onto the scene in late 2022, financial markets participants have been trying to understand the opportunities and risks posed by artificial intelligence and in particular generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs). While the full value of the technology continues to become apparent, it’s already clear that AI has enormous potential...

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26 June 2024

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The Evolution of Outsourcing Data Operations for ESG and Private Assets

Financial institutions are grappling with a substantially changed operating environment that’s placing novel pressures on their data management processes. As organisations navigate a more volatile global financial picture, many are tacking towards a multi-asset business model that demands new capabilities and expertise. They are also having to bolster their regulatory compliance capabilities, as new disclosure...

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20 May 2024

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Interoperability and AI in Trading Workflows

Emerging capabilities in AI and interoperability are transforming trading workflows, with the promise of heightened levels of collaboration and personalisation resulting in greater efficiency and performance. The potential of these new technologies is encouraging financial firms to modernise their trader desktops and streamline operational processes. With AI and generative AI (GenAI) in particular still nascent...

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Wise Platform Joins AbbeyCross to Enhance Global FX Payment Connectivity

AbbeyCross, the FX payment connectivity provider, has announced the addition of Wise Platform as its newest payment partner. Wise Platform, Wise’s global payments infrastructure, enables banks, financial institutions, and enterprises worldwide to facilitate fast, secure, and cost-effective international payments. By leveraging Wise’s infrastructure, which connects directly to five payment systems and collaborates with over 90…

12 September 2024

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Advantage Futures Migrates to ION’s XTP Platform for Enhanced Trade Processing

ION, the trading and risk management solutions vendor, has successfully migrated Advantage Futures, a high-volume futures commission merchant, to its cleared derivatives trade processing platform, XTP. The transition marks a shift for Advantage Futures from its decades-old post-trade technology to a more advanced system, enabling extensive automation across clearing and settlement workflows. The XTP platform…

12 September 2024

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NeoXam Integrates SIX’s ULTUMUS Data and Index Feeds for ETFs

Clients of NeoXam’s DataHub will have access to data, indices and other services linked to ETFs and other passive funds via SIX’s ULTUMUS feed. The London-based data management and investment technology provider said the integration of ULTUMUS will offer users a “single source of data on multi-asset ETFs alongside complete composition, reference, flow, corporate actions,…

11 September 2024

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Finbourne Doubles Funding in £55m Series B Round

Finbourne Technology has almost doubled the capital it has raised from investors, with the latest series B injection increasing its total by £55 million to more than £100m. Six existing investors in the London-based investment data management solutions provider chipped in more funds and they were joined by another four investors. Two of them, CommerzVentures…

11 September 2024

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FESE and Oxera Publish New Analysis on Market Data Fees in EU Equity Trading

The Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) has commissioned Oxera to conduct an analysis of market data fees and revenues since the implementation of MiFID II, building on previous studies from 2019 and 2022. This analysis is timely, aligning with the ESMA’s recent consultation on the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on Reasonable Commercial Basis. The…

10 September 2024

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LTP Partners with Avelacom to Enhance Low Latency Network Services for Crypto Trading

Low latency network solutions provider Avelacom has been chosen by LTP, a prime broker for digital assets in the Asia Pacific region, to deliver advanced network services. The collaboration aims to enhance trading speeds and reliability for LTP’s diverse client base, including hedge funds, high-frequency trading firms, funds of funds, and family offices, across global…

10 September 2024

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Droit Achieves Top Cloud Security Certifications, Strengthening Trust in Data Integrity

Droit, a leader in computational law and regulatory technology, has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27017:2015 certifications, solidifying its commitment to cloud security and data protection. These certifications, which represent the highest international standards, reassure clients amid increasing concerns over cyber threats. Droit’s latest certifications demonstrate its proactive stance on resilience, security, and data…

10 September 2024

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Sedric AI Secures $18.5 Million Series A to Revolutionize Compliance for Financial Institutions

Sedric AI, a pioneer in AI-driven compliance technology for financial institutions, has raised $18.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Foundation Capital, with participation from Amex Ventures. This investment brings Sedric’s total funding to $22 million, which will be used to expand its AI lab in Tel Aviv and strengthen its global…

10 September 2024

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Amberdata Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance for Enhanced Data Security

Amberdata, the provider of digital asset data and analytics for institutional clients, has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance in line with the standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) under SSAE 18. This achievement underpins Amberdata’s commitment to providing enterprise-level security for customer data. The audit was conducted by Prescient…

5 September 2024

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3forge Secures Investment from Morgan Stanley

3forge, a provider of high-performance code solutions for business-critical applications, has announced its first external funding since its founding in 2011, with an investment from Morgan Stanley. The 3forge platform enables developers to build enterprise applications with a strong emphasis on real-time data integration, virtualisation, processing, and visualisation. Since 2014, its technology has been utilised…

5 September 2024

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DiffusionData Releases Diffusion 6.11 with Enhanced Developer Features

DiffusionData has announced the release of Diffusion 6.11, introducing several developer-focused enhancements aimed at accelerating development, reducing operational costs, and ensuring efficient real-time data delivery. Key improvements include a major boost in distributed update performance, aligning clustered environment speeds with single-server operations through asynchronous processing. The release also introduces a new usage monitoring feature that…

5 September 2024

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Murex Completes MX.3 Implementation for Collateral Management and SIMM at Mediobanca

Murex, the provider of trading, risk, and processing solutions for capital markets, has successfully implemented its MX.3 platform for collateral management and Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM) at Mediobanca. The Milan-based bank aimed to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and optimise capital usage through this go-live. The implementation integrates Mediobanca’s front-to-back operations, including accounting and…

3 September 2024

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TS Imagine Unveils Platform 3.0

TS Imagine, the trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions provider, has launched Platform 3.0, a comprehensive upgrade developed over three years of research, development, and investment. This new platform represents a significant modernisation of TS Imagine’s offerings, designed to position its users at the forefront of innovation in global capital markets. Platform 3.0 integrates a…

3 September 2024

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ICE Subsidiary IBA Partners with Space Intelligence to Launch Commodity Traceability Platform

ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA), a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., is collaborating with Space Intelligence, a nature mapping data provider, to introduce the ICE Commodity Traceability Service (ICE CoT). This is a new technology platform designed to streamline the trade of physical cocoa and coffee by automating the submission, storage, validation, and sharing of…

2 September 2024

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CJC Achieves ISO 27001:2022 Certification Upgrade

Crown Jewels Consultant Ltd (CJC), the market data professional services and commercial management provider, has upgraded its ISO 27001 certification to the latest 2022 standard, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to upholding the highest information security standards and compliance with international protocols. The updated ISO 27001:2022 certification reflects a more rigorous approach to managing sensitive…

2 September 2024

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Quant Appoints Lenna Russ as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth

Quant, specialists in digital finance, has announced the appointment of Lenna Russ as Chief Commercial Officer, a newly established role within the company. Russ joins from Tradeteq, where she served as Chief Revenue Officer for three years, overseeing significant achievements such as a $12.5 million Series A Plus funding round, the launch of a new…

12 September 2024

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SAIFR Hires Hutnyan as Head of Sales

Due diligence, surveillance and marketing communications compliance specialist Saifr has appointed Micheal Hutnyan as Head of Sales. Enterprise sales veteran Hutnyan brings an impressive record of sales leadership and building SaaS revenue streams with stints at Tamr, Trillium Software and DataKitchen. You can hear more from Saifr at the upcoming A-Team Group RegTech Summit in…

2 September 2024

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Syniti Appoints New EMEA Vice President

Syniti has promoted Alyssa Sliney to senior vice president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at the enterprise data management company. Sliney joined the US-based company two decades ago and most recently held the position of senior delivery partner, where she oversaw the quality and governance of Syniti’s Knowledge Platform and its master…

21 August 2024

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Delta Capita Appoints Caroline O’Sullivan as Head of Ireland

Global financial services consulting, managed services, and technology provider Delta Capita has appointed Caroline O’Sullivan as its new Head of Ireland. Based in Dublin, Caroline will lead the company’s regional business strategy, focusing on sustainable growth across all core service lines, client relationship management, and overseeing business operations. She will report to Philip Freeborn, Co-Head…

6 August 2024

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ESG Book Names RegTech Veteran Fitzpatrick as New Chief Executive

ESG Book has named Justin Fitzpatrick, the founder and executive of several UK-based RegTech companies, as its new chief executive replacing global sustainability leader Daniel Klier. The Germany-based data and tech company, which made headlines in 2021 when it put a large part of its ESG database on a free-to-use platform, said Fitzpatrick has “deep expertise…

9 July 2024

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AccessFintech Appoints Ex-JPM Data Leader Naveen as Product Chief

Financial markets data company AccessFintech has appointed Naveen TV as head of product to lead development of the UK-based company’s services on its Synergy data infrastructure. Naveen joined the real-time data feed provider from JP Morgan, where he was global head of data strategy and AI. In a 12-year career at the global bank he…

9 July 2024

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DTCC Welcomes Four New Directors to Board of Directors

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has added four new members to its Board of Directors. Brian Gallagher, Global Head of Markets Operations at JPMorgan Chase, brings over 23 years of experience in various leadership roles within the firm. Christopher Gelvin, Chief Operating Officer of Group Operations and Technology Office at UBS, has been…

25 June 2024

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Delta Capita Appoints Bradley Szu-Tu as Head of Client Lifecycle Management in APAC

Delta Capita, the Capital Markets consulting, managed services, and technology provider, has appointed Bradley Szu-Tu as the Head of Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) in the APAC region. Based in Singapore, Szu-Tu will oversee the expansion and management of Delta Capita’s CLM business across consulting, services, and technology for financial services clients, which currently number over…

25 June 2024

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London Stock Exchange Group Appoints Pascal Boillat as Chief Operating Officer

The London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) has appointed Pascal Boillat as Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 July 2024. Reporting to CEO David Schwimmer, Boillat will be based in New York and will lead LSEG’s global operations division, supporting both internal and customer services. He will also join the Group’s Executive Committee. Boillat brings over…

12 June 2024

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CLS Appoints Five New Directors to Board at 2024 Annual General Meeting

CLS, the financial market infrastructure group, announced the appointment of five new directors to its Board of Directors at the CLS Annual General Meeting on 4 June 2024. The new board members are Teddy Cho (BNY Mellon), Scott Lucas (JP Morgan Chase), Akila Raman (Goldman Sachs), Peter Whitelaw (National Australia Bank), and Michael Lawrence (Independent)….

12 June 2024

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IPC Announces Leadership Transition: Kurt Adams Named CEO, Stuart C. Harvey, Jr. Appointed Chairman

As part of a planned leadership transition at IPC, the trading communications and infrastructure solutions provider, Kurt Adams will succeed Bob Santella as CEO, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial and technology sectors. Adams previously served as CEO of Optum Financial and held executive roles at Fleetcor Technologies, U.S. Bank, and other…

30 May 2024

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Fenergo Strengthens EMEA Presence with Appointment of Ruth Ormsby as MD in the Region

Fenergo, a provider of know your customer (KYC), transaction monitoring and client lifecycle management (CLM) solutions, has bolstered its presence in EMEA with the appointment of Ruth Ormsby as managing director in the region. Based in London, Ormsby is tasked with strengthening Fenergo’s presence in the corporate and institutional banking sector as it seeks to…

14 May 2024

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IEX Group, Inc. Appoints Bryan Harkins as President, Ronan Ryan as COO, and Florian Seifferer as CSO

IEX Group, Inc. (IEX) has announced the appointments of Bryan Harkins as President, Ronan Ryan as Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Florian Seifferer as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Harkins brings extensive experience in multi-asset exchange trading, fintech, and capital markets, having held senior roles at Cboe Global Markets, BIDS Trading, BATS Global Markets, Direct Edge,…

9 May 2024

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Rimes Relocates Global Head of Data Management Office to Manila

Rimes, a provider of enterprise data management and investment management solutions, has announced the relocation of Mark Sedgwick, global head of the firm’s data management office, to Manila in the Philippines. In addition to his existing position, Sedgwick will head up the growing Manila office. Rimes employs about 150 people in Manila and is looking…

1 May 2024

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Xceptor Names Keith Man as General Manager of APAC Business

Xceptor, supplier of an intelligent automation platform for financial markets, has named Keith Man as general manager of its Asia-Pacific business based in Singapore. The appointment underscores Xceptor’s continued investment and growth in the APAC region. Man will play a role in driving client success, as well as strategic partnerships and alliances in the region….

1 May 2024

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Data Management Insight Awards USA

Voting in the Data Management Insight Awards USA 2024 is now closed. These annual awards recognise leading providers of data management solutions, services and consultancy to capital markets participants within North America.

28 September 2024

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RegTech Insight Awards USA

Voting in the 4th annual RegTech Insight Awards USA 2024 are now open! These awards celebrate providers of leading RegTech solutions, services and consultancy and are uniquely designed to recognise both start-up and established providers who are creatively finding solutions to help with regulatory challenges, and span a wide range of regulatory requirements.

16 November 2024

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Help us decide the winners of the Data Management Insight Awards Europe 2024. These annual awards recognise leading providers of data management solutions, services and consultancy to capital markets participants within Europe.

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FIA EPTA Stresses Need to Take Urgent Action to Improve EU Capital Markets Competitiveness

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